Acmaeodera tiquilia
Westcott & Barr, 1998
Acmaeodera tiquilia is a metallic wood-boring in the , described by Westcott & Barr in 1998. The is found in North America. As a member of the Acmaeodera, it likely exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration and flower-visiting common to many , though specific details about this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acmaeodera tiquilia: //ˌækmiˈoʊdərə tɪˈkwɪliə//
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Distribution
North America (Nearctic region). Specific locality data is sparse; the has been recorded in the Nearctic region with presence confirmed in North America.
Host Associations
- Tiquilia canescens - probable larval The specific epithet 'tiquilia' strongly suggests association with this , consistent with naming conventions in Acmaeodera where are often named after their plants. Tiquilia canescens (shrubby tiquilia) is a known host for related Acmaeodera species such as A. opuntiae.
Similar Taxa
- Acmaeodera opuntiaeAlso associated with Tiquilia canescens flowers; A. tiquilia may represent a -specific or cryptic related to or split from A. opuntiae based on the shared host and naming convention.
More Details
Nomenclature
The epithet 'tiquilia' directly references the Tiquilia (Boraginaceae), following a common pattern in Acmaeodera where species are named after their larval plants. This naming convention, established by Westcott & Barr in 1998, provides the primary clue to the species' biology despite limited published ecological data.